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Post by Kayla Barton on Dec 6, 2014 20:18:34 GMT
I think if you had to define the two characters Dick and Perry, their last words are who they truly are. Portrayed throughout the entire book, Dick was percieved as this "bad boy" type motif and did not have sympathy for pretty much anything except for himself. Perry on the other hand, was sympathetic. As his parents portrayed him, he was decent around everyone except if someone was being mean to another person or offended him in any way. Also, going back to the beginning, after the murder was done, Perry was more concerned about if he should have gone through with that, and if they were going to get caught and what not, while Dick had no worries, no feelings. I also believe that their last words were no surprise if you paid attention to the characterization of Dick and Perry. The audience got a feel of Perry's sympathy, but nothing from Dick.
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Post by elliefarley on Dec 8, 2014 12:34:42 GMT
I agree with you completely. Their last words weren't unexpected in any way. The characterization throughout the book was summed up in their last words. Perry seemed like he truly wanted to be a better person but his horrendous past just simply would not allow him to. Dick, on the other hand, had no sympathy or regret the entire time. DIck had a good upbringing and had no excuse for begin the criminal he became. Perry apologizing emphasized that he had regret and although he didn't feel bad for the Clutters, he felt bad for committing the act. Dick, however, had no regret ad no sympathy and that showed when he smiled and shook hands with the police like he wasn't about to die. Dick never really liked where he was or what he was doing so he was okay with being hanged. His confident demeanor before his hanging demonstrated his personality throughout the whole book.
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Post by katieshamblin on Dec 9, 2014 14:18:36 GMT
I agree. Dick distanced himself from emotions so thoroughly that it comes as no surprise that he doesn't feel any remorse. Perry, however, was portrayed as being apologetic because he was generally driven by emotions while Dick was driven by lust for wealth. Perry fought to be a good person, but his childhood kept him from being truly able to act that way. Dick had given up on remorse a long time ago, so it was expected that he would go out with out an apology.
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